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DF04 FYX

2004 Ford Focus

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

84,670 mi
Last recorded84,670 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Focus73,902 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 FYX
MakeFord
ModelFocus
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,670 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 84,670 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 81,124 miles

handbrake travel long

Fail 2 Dec 2019 81,121 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

handbrake travel long

Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,634 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 76,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 73,504 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 73,504 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 70,675 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 70,675 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,466 miles

Offside Rear noise on possible drum/backplate.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 67,466 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear noise on possible drum/backplate.

Fail 28 Oct 2014 64,770 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 64,770 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 62,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 62,155 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 57,432 miles

slight noise in osr hub

Pass 6 Jul 2010 52,242 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 44,097 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,900 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 24,513 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus?

Based on 28,316,889 MOT tests across 2,072,617 vehicles.

73.8%
Pass Rate
6,500
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,072,617
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,055,468
Stop lamp not working 415,965
Brake pipe excessively corroded 379,900
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 375,019
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 359,770
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DF04 FYX is a 2004 Ford Focus in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2004 Ford Focus models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 73,902 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Focus fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,055,468 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF04 FYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Focus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF04 FYX registered?

DF04 FYX is a 2004 Ford Focus, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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